continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce continued (audio)
1
: lasting or extending without interruption
continued success
2
: resumed after interruption
a continued story

Examples of continued in a Sentence

Please accept our best wishes for your continued success. The colors of the paint will fade with continued exposure to the sun.
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But the priorities outlined – and the signals sent by Xi and his officials during the event – give a crucial window into how Beijing aims to ensure China’s continued economic growth and technological rise, especially at a time of mounting frictions and uncertainty in its relations with the US. Simone McCarthy, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 Nearly four years into the category’s continued growth, players new and existing are increasingly iterating beyond the traditional eau de parfum format, leaning into fragrance oils, solid perfumes and body and hair mists. Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025 Instead of continued growth, the industry has seen declining sales, mounting layoffs and shuttered factories. Jeff Huang, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025 Gusts between 30 and 40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development throughout the weekend, according to CBS News. Landon Mion, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for continued

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of continuen "to continue"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of continued was in the 15th century

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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continued. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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